Tolpis proustii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proustii
ID:
115996
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Iles Canaries : 249 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115325
Common Names
- Tolpis proustii
- Proust's Tolpis
- Proust's Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tolpis proustii (also called Proust's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb, usually growing to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and is found in moist, grassy areas, such as swamps, ditches, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tolpis proustii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolpis proustii has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped and slightly toothed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolpis proustii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to promote new growth.
Where to Find Tolpis proustii
Tolpis proustii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Tolpis proustii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolpis proustii?
Tolpis proustii
What is the common name of Tolpis proustii?
Proustii Tolpis
What is the natural habitat of Tolpis proustii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Tolpis genus
Tolpis farinulosa, Tolpis azorica, Tolpis crassiuscula, Tolpis staticifolia, Tolpis mbalensis, Tolpis glandulifera, Tolpis liouvillei, Tolpis webbii, Tolpis farinulosa, Tolpis grossii, Tolpis macrorhiza, Tolpis webbii, Tolpis laciniata, Tolpis lagopoda, Tolpis barbata, Tolpis nemoralis, Tolpis succulenta, Tolpis calderae, Tolpis umbellata, Tolpis proustii, Tolpis coronopifolia, Tolpis glabrescens, Tolpis capensis, Tolpis virgata, Tolpis macrorhiza,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76783: Based on the initial data import
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.